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SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED APPLIES TO INSTALLATION DIFFICULTY INSTALLATION TIME 3 OUT OF 5 DO-IT-YOURSELF 4 HOURS 2012-2018 F30 SEDAN W/ HK 2012-2018 F80 M3 W/ HK BEFORE YOU BEGIN .......................................................................................................................... 2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX - SOUNDSTAGE .................................................................................................. 3 WHAT’S IN THE BOX - SUBWOOFER ................................................................................................... 4 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ...................................................................................................................... 5 INSTALLATION: A. Prep Vehicle ........................................................................................................................ 6 B. Amplifier & Signal Wiring .................................................................................................... 9 C. Soundstage ....................................................................................................................... 13 D. Subwoofer ......................................................................................................................... 20 E. Settings ............................................................................................................................ 25 NOTES & TIPS.................................................................................................................................. 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 28 INSTALLATION GUIDE SOUNDSTAGE + SUBWOOFER SYSTEM FOR 2012-2018 BMW 3-SERIES & M3 (F30 & F80) ver. 7/2019

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  • SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED APPLIES TO

    INSTALLATION DIFFICULTY

    INSTALLATION TIME

    3 OUT OF 5

    DO-IT-YOURSELF

    4 HOURS

    2012-2018 F30 SEDAN W/ HK2012-2018 F80 M3 W/ HK

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN .......................................................................................................................... 2

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX - SOUNDSTAGE .................................................................................................. 3

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX - SUBWOOFER ................................................................................................... 4

    TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ...................................................................................................................... 5

    INSTALLATION:A. Prep Vehicle ........................................................................................................................ 6

    B. Amplifier & Signal Wiring .................................................................................................... 9

    C. Soundstage ....................................................................................................................... 13

    D. Subwoofer ......................................................................................................................... 20

    E. Settings ............................................................................................................................ 25

    NOTES & TIPS.................................................................................................................................. 28

    TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 28

    INSTALLATION GUIDESOUNDSTAGE + SUBWOOFER SYSTEMFOR 2012-2018 BMW 3-SERIES & M3 (F30 & F80) ver. 7/2019

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    • Read this Guide completely BEFORE you begin.

    • Disconnect the battery negative terminal while working on the vehicle.

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    GE I. SOUNDSTAGE™ SPEAKER PACKAGE1. IASS-T 1” Silk Dome Tweeter (Pair)2. IASS-10M 4” Midrange (Pair)3. IASS-8SA 8” Shallow Woofer(Pair)

    II. SOUNDSTAGE™ CROSSOVER NETWORKS WITH VEHICLE-SPECIFIC TUNING & EQUALIZATION4. Midrange-Tweeter Network (Pair) [F3X.MT-XO]

    III. INTEGRAL AUDIO 850.5 AMPLIFIER BY ARC AUDIO IV. INTEGRAL AUDIO SOUNDSTAGE DSP PROCESSORV. SIGNAL & SPEAKER WIRING HARNESSES

    5. SMARTConnect™ Signal Wiring Harness [F30.WH.SIG]6. Midrange-Tweeter Connection Harness (Pair)7. Underseat Woofer Pigtail (Pair)

    VI. SOUNDSTAGE HARDWARE8. Midrange Mounting Adapter & Hardware (Pair)9. Underseat Woofer Mounting Adapter & Hardware (Pair)

    10. Midrange-Tweeter Crossover Mounting Hardware (Pair)VII. AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION & WIRING

    11. Amplfier Power Wiring Harness [F3X.WH.PWR] 12. Gear Rack & Hardware13. Gear Rack Cover

    VIII. INTEGRAL AUDIO PHANTOM™ SUBWOOFER 14. Phantom™ Subwoofer Enclosure [F30.SUB10]15. Integral Audio Soundstage Series 10” Subwoofer [IA26W4558T03]

    IX. SUBWOOFER HARDWARE16. Subwoofer Mounting Bracket & Hardware17. Subwoofer Support Bracket & Hardware18. Neutrik Quick-connect Subwoofer Terminal & Wiring19. Subwoofer Cover Grille

    X. DSP REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)20. DSP Remote Level & Preset Control21. 3M VHB Double-Sided Mounting Tape (3in)

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    I. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: 1. Wrenches or Socket Driver & Sockets:

    • 8mm• 10mm deep socket• Nutdriver or Extension

    2. Torx Bits:• T10• T20• T25• T40• T50

    3. Screwdrivers:• Regular Slotted &Phillips

    4. Plastic Panel Removal Tool(s)5. 1/8” Allen (Hex) Wrench6. Drill & 1/2” drill bit [DSP REMOTE ONLY]7. Electrician’s Wire Fish [DSP REMOTE ONLY8. Magnetic Parts Tray [Optional]

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    1. REMOVE BATTERY COVERRemove battery cover by turning the locking knob and lifting out the cover.

    2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINALDisconnect battery negative terminal with 10mm deep socket.

    3. REMOVE TRUNK FLOOR PANELRemove the trunk floor panel.

    4. REMOVE TRUNK CENTER BIN (STEP 1)Locate the center pin of the expansion clip at the forward passen-ger side corner of the liner.

    5. REMOVE TRUNK CENTER BIN (STEP 2)With a plastic panel removal tool, pry out center pin of the expan-sion clip. Pry out clip base. Remove bin liner.

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    6. REMOVE TRUNK REAR SILLRemove the trunk rear sill by removing the (4) center pin expan-sion clips along the inner side. Lift the lower front edge of the sill forward to clear the D-rings, then give a firm lift up to release the friction clips holding the upper portion.

    7. FOLD DOWN DRIVER SIDE REAR SEATPull the rear seat release located in the trunk, fold down the driv-er-side rear seat.

    8. REMOVE DRIVER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM (STEP 1)Locate the luggage D-ring tie down at the forward driver-side of the trunk. Pry off the black plastic cover. Remove the Torx T-40 screw. Lift out the D-ring assembly.

    9. REMOVE DRIVER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM (STEP 2)There are (3) center-pin expansion clips that fasten the rear quar-ter panel trim to the car - locate & remove the one in the upper part of the rear cubby area.

    10. REMOVE DRIVER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM (STEP 3)Then locate & remove the one on the side, under the parcel shelf area. This one is attached to a plastic bracket. Remove the ex-pansion clip on the upper portion of the bracket, and leave the bracket attached to the quarter-panel trim.

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    11. REMOVE DRIVER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM (STEP 4)Then locate & remove the one on the forward edge of the panel, by the rear seat back.

    12. REMOVE DRIVER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM (STEP 5)Now remove the trim panel. Start at the forward edge. Lift clear/free the forward edge from behind the trim at the sides of the rear seat backs and pull the panel out 4-6 inches. DO NOT COMPLETELY REMOVE YET.

    13. REMOVE DRIVER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM (STEP 6)Free panel edge along area (1). Then carefully open the split in the panel at area (2) by pulling the split directly apart (i.e. not sideways) and free the panel from around the trunk support arm. DO NOT COMPLETELY REMOVE YET.

    14. REMOVE DRIVER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM (STEP 7)Disconnect the plug on the back of the 12V power outlet, then remove the panel from the vehicle.

    15. REMOVE PLASTIC COVERRemove the nut fastening the plastic cover over the amp with a 10mm socket. Remove the cover.

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    16. REMOVE THE FACTORY AMPLIFIER & BRACKETUsing a 10mm socket, remove the nut fastening the factory am-plifier bracket to the vehicle. Slide the amplifier bracket forward to clear the mushroom studs and remove the amp and bracket.

    This step is optional, but makes accessing the connectors easier and is recommended.

    17. DISCONNECT FACTORY AMPLIFIER POWER CONNECTORPress down on the locking tab and remove the amp power con-nector (1).

    18. DISCONNECT FACTORY AMP 20-PIN SIGNAL CONNECTORSlide the locking outer housing to release and remove the 20-pin signal connector.

    19. CONNECT THE SIGNAL WIRING HARNESSConnect the 20-pin “T” portion of the signal wiring harness between the amplifier and the 20-pin factory signal connector removed in the last step.

    20. LOCATE THE ASD MODULE AND UNPLUGThe ASD module is located behind the HK amplifier. Press down on the locking tab, open the locking lever, and unplug the harness from the module.

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    21. SWAP ASD WIRING HARNESS HOUSING (PART 1)Remove the inner connectors from the gray housing by prying open the latch where indicated (each side) and sliding the inner connectors out.

    22. SWAP ASD WIRING HARNESS HOUSING (PART 2)Insert the gray and black inner connectors from the last step into the black outer housing included in the Soundstage kit. The inner connectors are keyed and will only insert one way into the outer housing.

    23. PLUG ASD WIRING INTO SIGNAL HARNESSConnect the ASD wiring with the new black housing to the black housing (1) shown.

    24. ROUTE SIGNAL WIRING INTO CENTER TRUNK COMPARTMENTRoute the Signal Wiring Harness along the bottom of the factory amplifier compartment to the rear of the compartment, then up over the beam running lengthwise, then to the center trunk com-partment. Shown with panels reinstalled for clarity as to finished routing. The dotted red line is the harness behind the panels.

    25. HARDWARE SELECTIONLocate the Power Wiring Harness [F3X.WH.PWR].

    REMOVE THE FUSE FROM THE FUSE HOLDER, IF INSTALLED.

    [Old version of harness shown]

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    26. ATTACH POSITIVE TERMINAL TO BATTERYLocate the terminal attachment point shown. Remove the nut with a 10mm socket and attach the positive wire terminal to the battery terminal.

    27. ATTACH NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO VEHICLE GROUNDLocate the vehicle ground point shown. Attach the negative ter-minal.

    28. ROUTE POWER WIRING INTO CENTER TRUNK COMPARTMENTRoute power wiring harness into the center trunk compartment.

    29. HARDWARE SELECTIONLocate the (4) Amp Rack Mounting Points and Flange Nuts

    30. ATTACH AMP RACK MOUNTING HARDWAREAttach the (4) mounting feet to the amp rack with the flange nuts. Do not remove the liner from the adhesive yet.

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    31. PLACE GEAR RACK INTO TRUNK CENTER COMPARTMENTPlace the gear rack into the trunk center compartment

    32. REMOVE AMPLIFIER COVERRemove the (4) hex screws and lift the cover off the amplifier.

    33. PLACE DSP AND AMPLIFIER ON GEAR RACKPlace the DSP and the Amplifier on the gear rack. Do not fasten them yet

    34. DSP CONNECTIONSConnect the 4-pin DSP power connector (1) and 24-pin DSP input/output connector (2).

    35. AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS(1) Connect the power wiring and remote turn-on wires (carefully note + and - for power - red = positive).

    (2) Connect the input RCAs according to the labels (1 & 2 wires to input 1 & 2, etc).

    (3) Connect the output connectors according to labels.

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    36. ATTACH DSP AND AMPLFIER TO GEAR RACKLine the DSP and amplifier up over the correct holes in the gear rack. Using the (8) #6 x 1/4” screws, attach the DSP and the ampli-fier to the gear rack

    Replace the amplifier cover.

    37. GEAR RACK COVER PANELPlace the gear rack cover panel on top of the gear rack. To re-move, simply press down on the left side to raise the right edge up.

    38. REMOVE UNDER-SEAT WOOFER (STEP 1)Slide the passenger-side front seat all the way back Use a Torx T-50 to remove the two bolts holding the front of the seat brack-ets.

    39. REMOVE UNDER-SEAT WOOFER (STEP 2)Now slide the seat all the way forward. Remove the two bolts holding the rear of the seat.

    40. REMOVE UNDER-SEAT WOOFER (STEP 3)Release the seat-back to the full forward position. You can now lean the seat all the way back and it will stay in that position, giv-ing you access to the underseat area. You may have to move the seat a little forward or backward to get it to stay. You do not need to disconnect the airbag connecter (we advise against it), but just be aware that it is there and take care with it.

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    41. REMOVE UNDER-SEAT WOOFER (STEP 4)Remove the four Torx T-20 screws holding the USW cover and remove the cover.

    42. REMOVE UNDER-SEAT WOOFER (STEP 5)Remove the Door Sill cover trim (1) by firmly pulling up to release the four clips located underneath (2).

    43. REMOVE UNDER-SEAT WOOFER (STEP 6)Some or all of the plastic clips (1) may still be stuck to the vehicle, remove them and put them back on the Door Sill cover trim. A panel removal pry tool (2) works well.

    44. REMOVE UNDER-SEAT WOOFER (STEP 7)Pull up the carpet to access the USW enclosure. Use a 10mm socket to remove the two nuts (1). Detach the wire bundle clip attached to the top corner of the USW enclosure (2).

    Remove the enclosure by lifting up the inner edge first, then lift-ing up and towards the middle of the vehicle. Unplug the wiring/connector by depressing the locking tab in the connector. Remove the USW enclosure from the vehicle.

    45. REMOVE UNDER-SEAT WOOFER (STEP 8)Place the USW enclosure on a workbench or other solid work sur-face. Remove the four Torx T-10 screws (1). Starting at the stron-gest point (2) carefully pry the woofer from the enclosure.

    REPEAT THE PREVIOUS 8 STEPS FOR THE DRIVER SIDE

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    46. INSTALL THE IASS-8S WOOFERS IN THE USW ENCLOSUREUse the four #6 x 1.25” Pan Head Screws to mount the woofer to the enclosure (these are the longer, thinner screws with a round-ed head - don’t confuse them with the cover screws which are a little thicker and shorter and have a flat head).

    47. RE-INSTALL THE USW ENCLOSURERe-install the enclosure in the vehicle. It may take a little wig-gling to get the open end (the side towards the door sill) to slide into its slot. Make sure all wiring is run clear. Replace the two nuts removed previously and tighten with a 10mm socket.

    Connect the USW plug to the factory connector. Replace the car-pet.

    48. HARDWARE SELECTIONSelect the remaining items from the Underseat Woofer Hardware Kit: the eight Nylon Spacers and the eight #8 x 1” Flat Head Screws.

    49. INSTALL THE USW COVER GRILLE (STEP 1)Place the spacers over the screw bosses as shown.

    (enclosure shown removed for clarity)

    50. INSTALL THE USW COVER GRILLE (STEP 2)The raised “feet” on the cover grille fit over the spacers and should lock into place. Attach the cover with the four #8 x 1” flat head screws. Put the seat back in place, but do not re-bolt it yet!

    (enlclosure shown removed for clarity)

    REPEAT THE PREVIOUS 8 STEPS FOR THE OTHER SIDE

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    51. REMOVE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR TRIM (STEP 3)Remove the door handle trim cover (1). Look for the small open-ing indicated by the arrow and start there. Work your way around the edge and remove the trim.

    52. REMOVE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR TRIM (STEP 4)Remove the two Torx T-25 screws shown at the arrows. You will likely need a nut driver or socket extension to reach them.

    53. REMOVE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR TRIM (STEP 5)Remove the Door Trim Panel. Start where the arrow is pointing. Insert your plastic panel removal tool between the door trim and the door sheet metal. Pry up until the clips release and you can get your fingers behind the panel. Pull firmly. Work your way around the bottom of the door first., then up to the top. Be care-ful of the door lock indicator - lift the trim panel up and over the lock indicator.

    54. REMOVE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR TRIM (STEP 6)You do not need to remove the door panel trim completely, but you can if you want. You can leave it attached and prop up the bottom, or you can disconnect the door handle release and the remaining wiring and remove the panel completely.

    55. REMOVE THE FACTORY MIDRANGE DRIVERRemove the three Torx T-20 screws indicated. Unplug and remove the midrange driver.

    Retain the Torx T-20 screws, you will use them to mount the new midrange.

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    56. LOOSEN UPPER DOOR TRIMLoosen the “mirror sail” portion of the upper door trim. Pull out on the trim at the bottom of the mirror sail to release the forward edge, then out and around to release the rear edge (by the win-dow). You do not need to remove the trim completely, just loosen it enough to gain access to the tweeter behind.

    57. REMOVE FACTORY TWEETERRemove the foam insert. Remove the factory tweeter by releasing the three plastic catches indicated by the arrows.

    58. TWEETER LOGO BADGES (STEP 1)Remove the tweeter grille by prying up the tabs and lifting the grill out.

    59. TWEETER LOGO BADGES (STEP 2)Remove the hk badges by prying up the locking metal tabs. Affix the Integral Audio tweeter badges and replace the tweeter grille.

    60. INSTALL IASS-T1C TWEETERInstall the IASS-T1C tweeter into the housing, it will snap right in.

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    61. ROUTE TWEETER PIGTAIL AND REPLACE TRIM PANELReplace the foam insert and route the tweeter pigtail wiring thru the foam channel.

    Replace/re-install the trim panel.

    62. INSTALL MIDRANGE DRIVER AND ROUTE MIDRANGE PIGTAILPeel back the corner of the foam door liner and route the mid-range pigtail wiring thru this opening. Install the midrange driv-er using the factory torx screws removed earlier.

    Carefully pull out any slack in the midrange pigtail wiring.

    63. CONNECT MIDRANGE/TWEETER WIRING HARNESSConnect the three branches of the midrange/tweeter wiring har-ness.

    Run the wiring clear of the midrange driver and clear of door pan-el mounting points. It can be helpful to tuck the tweeter wiring into the adhesive of the foam door liner.

    64. MOUNT MIDRANGE/TWEETER CROSSOVER (STEP 1)Route the midrange/tweeter harness to the lower rear of the door panel. Connect to the midrange/tweeter crossover and do a test fit of the crossover (1). The crossover should fit completely within the door panel on as flat a section as possible.

    65. MOUNT MIDRANGE/TWEETER CROSSOVER (STEP 2)Remove the backing from the VHB adhesive tape and firmly press the crossover and mounting plate onto the door panel for approx-imately 30 seconds, ensuring a good bond. The adhesive is very aggressive and will continue to increase strength over a 48 hour period.

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    66. REPLACE DOOR PANELInsert door lock indicator (1) thru hole. Then align the five clips along the top of the panel (2). Wiggle the panel slightly to be sure all clips are aligned. Give a firm strike over each clip to lock in place. Repeat for the remaining door clips. TIP: a bit of masking tape on the panel in the location of the clips can help locate them. Do not finish re-installing the panel until after testing!

    REPEAT PREVIOUS STEPS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE

    67. SUBWOOFER INSTALLATIONLocate the IASW264558T03 Subwoofer, Subwoofer Enclosure, Sub-woofer Hardware Kit, and Speaker Grille.

    68. MOUNT THE SUBWOOFER IN THE ENCLOSUREConnect the Subwoofer Internal Wiring Harness [F30.WH.SUB-INT] to the Neutrik terminal in the enclosure. Note polarity markings on the Neutrik terminal! Connect the other end to the subwoofer.

    Mount the subwoofer to the enclosure using the eight #10-24 x 1” Button Head Cap Screws and tighten with a 1/8” Allen wrench. Insstall the speaker grille.

    69. SUBWOOFER SUPPORT BRACKETInstall the Subwoofer Support Bracket [F30.SUB.HNG.BRKT] (2). The upper end mounts on the course-threaded shown at (3). The bracket has three holes for fit adjustment, start with the center hole. Fasten with the Flange Nut from the Hardware Kit.The lower end of the Subwoofer Support Bracket will be secured underneath the hole shown at (4) in the next step.

    NOTE: different version of Soundstage amp shown

    70. SUBWOOFER MOUNTING BRACKETSlide the two Clip On Nuts (1) over the holes in the uprights in the Subwoofer Mounting Bracket. Slide the clips on over the outer edge. The holes in the clips should align with the holes in the bracket.

    Use the 1/4” Serrated Flange Bolts and Nuts to fasten the bracket through the holes (2). Be sure to fasten the Subwoofer Support Bracket underneath the hole on the right.The lower mounting bracket holes are slotted to allow for side-to-side adjustment if needed. Start with them centered.

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    71. REMOVE 12V PLUG & PLASTIC COVER PANELRemove the 12V plug from the trunk trim panel removed earlier. Slide/press to one side to release the locking tabs and remove.

    Remove the plastic cover panel (2).

    72. REMOVE NETTING & BRACKETRemove the cubby cargo netting & bracket. Use a small screw-driver to pry open the teeth on the locking push-nuts (1) on both sides. Remove the bracket. Remove the plastic base clips (2) by unscrewing the top from the base.

    73. REMOVE PLASTIC COVER PANELRemove the plastic cover panel (2) by freeing the plastic locking tabs underneath.

    74. SUBWOOFER WIRING (NEUTRIK PLUG)Place the rear quarter panel trim back in the vehicle. Insert the subwoofer wiring through the opening where the 12V plug was removed.

    75. REPLACE TRUNK TRIM PANELReplace the rear quarter panel trim. Start by insterting the for-ward edge behind the trim at the side of the rear seat backs (1). Carefully open the slit in the panel (2) and place around the trunk lid support. Replace the rubber seal (3) over the edge of the panel.

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    76. CONNECT SUBWOOFERConnect the Neutrik plug to the subwoofer. Slide the subwoofer into the compartment. Do not attach the mounting screws yet.

    77. FASTEN SUBWOOFEROnce you’ve completed settings and confirmed everything is oper-ating correctly, fasten the subwoofer. The CAD image at left has some transparancy so you can see how the bolts attach (1). Use the two #10-24 x 2.5” Socket Head Cap Bolts and Black Flat Washers. Make sure the enclosure is fully seated into the compartment. Press the bolts through the carpet and into the hole until they make contact with the bracket. Start the threads by hand! You only need to snug the bolts down, DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

    78. SUBWOOFER LOGO BADGEAffix the Rectangular Domed Logo Badge to the subwoofer grille (3) as shown.

    79. SETTINGSIn the vehicle audio settings, center fade and balance, zero out all bass/treble and equalization, and turn off Logic 7.

    80. SET BASS & TREBLE TO FLATFrom the music control section in the headunit, select TONE -> BASS. Set the bass level to flat (centered dial). Repeat for TREBLE. These are cricial! Center the BALANCE and FADER

    Select TONE -> VOLUME SETTINGS -> GONG. Set the gong vol-ume to the lowest level. You can adjust this back up to preference later.

    SETTINGS

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    81. SET AUX INPUT LEVELSIf you use any device (mp3 player, sat radio receiver, etc) that uses a headphone out jack as input to the AUX IN, set the volume on that device to approx. 80-90% of full volume. Adjust the AUX IN level setting in the headunit to around 60-80% of full volume.

    From the music control section in the headunit, select TONE -> VOLUME SETTINGS -> AUX INPUT LEVEL and set the level.

    82. CONFIRM SPEAKER CONNECTIONS & SETTINGSIn the headunit, turn the Balance control to fade full Left. Start-ing with a 20Hz tone, play each higher frequency up to about 4kHz. You should hear only the subwoofer first, then at ~50Hz you’ll transition to the underseat woofer, at ~150Hz to the mid-range, and the tweeter at ~2.5kHz. You should hear each speaker on the left, in the correct order. You may get some sound from the right, but it should be low level. Fade Balance full Right and repeat the process. When complete, center Balance & Fade.

    83. ROCK. AND ROLL.Reinstall any remainingtrim panels, seats, etc, in the reverse order they were removed.

    That’s it! You should be ready to rock and roll. If you aren’t seriously impressed by the sound, something is wrong. Trust us on this. It should be clean, clear, and balanced. If it isn’t, revisit the steps above or reach out to us for support at 646-926-0011 or email us at [email protected].

    Verify that each speaker is playing correctly.

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    S• AMPLIFIER TURN-ON: You will notice that the amplifier turns on before the head unit, and remains on

    after the head unit is off. This is normal. The sound output system needs to be energized to play your door chimes, parking distance control sounds, bluetooth, etc. The amp will turn on from the moment the doors are unlocked or opened, and remain on from between 30 seconds and as much as 20 minutes after the car is locked. Again, this is perfectly normal. The idle current on the ARC amp is virtually zero and will not cause any issues with battery drain.

    • SIGNAL SOURCE QUALITY: A poor quality signal will always sound poor no matter how good an audio system is. If you are using MP3s or home-burned CDs it is critical that you understand the limitations and impacts of digital compression methods. MP3s at less than 256kbps will have noticeable loss of quality. Satellite radio is also compressed and will have similar quality issues. Non-commercially ob-tained music (especially downloaded via P2P file-sharing) recordings are often re-mixed by third parties and will have been compressed in an unknown and uncontrolled manner. If you want good quality sound, use only commercially obtained CDs or MP3s compressed at 256kbps or 320kbps.

    • FACTORY RADIO SETTINGS: Please note that the settings (Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, AUX input level, etc.) are stored to each Key FOB & are specific to the Source (Radio, CD, AUX) for many vehicles. You will need to edit and save the settings for each source and each FOB to have consistent sound.

    • PLEASE LISTEN RESPONSIBLY: Your new Integral Audio system is capable of delivering Sound Pressure Levels that can damage your hearing. It also delivers very clean, low-distortion sound reproduction. Because distortion sounds bad to your ears, and low-distortion sounds good, you are much more likely to listen at high levels with your new system. Please exercise caution - we want you to enjoy a lifetime of great sound!

    Having Trouble? The best thing to do is contact us at [email protected] or via the phone number listed on the receipt that was emailed to you. We’ll get you fixed up ASAP!

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